diamond quality 6 items total March 27, 2020 DIAMONDS 101: THE BOW-TIE EFFECT Though the GIA only provides a concrete cut grade for round brilliant cut diamonds, there are some extra facets of diamond quality to keep in mind when opting for a non-round stone. One of these characteristics is the bow-tie effect. In this post we’ll provide some clarity around common questions we receive regarding this non-measurable factor! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, Facets, Brilliant Cut Diamond, Brilliant Cut, cut, clarity, oval, fancy cut, pear, GIA, round brilliant cut, elongated, selecting a diamond, round brilliant, diamond shapes, diamond shape, radiant, diamond quality, ring, diamonds on March 27, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. December 28, 2018 How to Pick Your Perfect Emerald Cut Diamond! Today we will be taking a closer look at emerald cut diamonds – and everything you need to know before you purchase! This comparison video of two emerald cut diamonds depicts two options that can better help a buyer evaluate what to emphasize and what to sacrifice when considering these special step cuts. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged clarity, color, diamond comparison, emerald cut, diamond quality on December 28, 2018 by admin. June 28, 2017 Eye Clean SI2's There are few things in the world that are better than a perfectly eye clean SI2 clarity diamond. SI2 clarity is typically the lowest clarity grade we will recommend to clients since in most circumstances entering into the included or "I" clarity range means that you WILL be able to easily detect imperfections with your eye without magnification. The SI clarity range still means you need to look closely to pick up on imperfections. However, we find that not all SI2 clarity diamonds are created equally. Majority of SI2 clarity diamonds have obvious imperfections and inclusions that can be seen without trying to see them. In this post we are going to go into detail on a few eye clean SI2 clarity diamonds and give you some insight on to what makes them eye clean. Follow along with video and read the comments below Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged si2 clarity diamond, eye clean diamond, choosing diamond quality, engagement ring shopping, ring shopping, diamond clarity, diamond quality, diamond advice on June 28, 2017 by admin. August 12, 2016 Diamond Clarity Out of the 4 C’s of diamond quality (color, clarity, carat weight, and cut), clarity is perhaps the most misunderstood term. The clarity of a diamond describes the natural imperfections, referred to as inclusions or blemishes, in a diamond. There are different grades of clarity which depend on a number of factors: size, number, position, nature, and relief. While it is not necessary to have a flawless diamond, it is important to have one that would be clean to the eye of most imperfections and without any hazy or milky appearance. We find that most of our clients are happy with diamonds in the VS (very slight) to SI (slightly included range) as these provide the best value and usually ensure a beautiful face up appearance. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged what clarity should you buy for diamonds, diamond inclusions, diamond clarity, diamond quality on August 12, 2016 by admin. November 5, 2015 Five Reasons Why You Should Consider a Diamond with Fluorescence Diamond fluorescence is one of the most misunderstood concepts in terms of diamond quality. Many people feel that fluorescence is a bad thing, but in reality a majority of the time, fluorescence works in favor of the diamond or has no effect. To understand a bit more about fluorescence, see this link from GIA that explains the concept. Basically, fluorescence is an inherent quality in the diamond and a diamond with these characteristics will glow a particular color when exposed to UV light most diamonds fluoresce blue while rare diamonds will fluoresce yellow, green, or white. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fluorescent diamonds, fluorescence, diamond fluorescence, diamond quality on November 5, 2015 by admin. August 25, 2015 Shopping for a diamond: color vs clarity Color vs. ClarityOut of the 4 C’s of diamond grading (Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat weight), color and clarity are the two that are the most apparent and detectable to the human eye. Color refers to the amount of detectable yellow or brown tint present in a diamond. It is caused by the amount of nitrogen atoms in the structure of the diamond. Clarity refers to natural diamond inclusions, which can be crystals of other minerals, black carbon, tiny internal breaks called feathers, clouds or groups of mixed inclusion types, etc. We will try to give you a quick refresher and what to look for and expect when selecting your center-stone Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged diamond color, diamond clarity, clarity vs color, diamond quality, diamond shopping, shopping, ring, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, jewelry, Diamond on August 25, 2015 by admin. 6 Item(s)